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9to5Mac Daily: September 24, 2024 – iOS 18.1 beta 5 changes and more
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2024-09-24 16:09
Deals: First price drops on AirPods 4, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, M2 iPad Air offers, MagSafe chargers, and more
Alongside ongoing all-time lows on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, we are also now tracking the very first price drops on the new AirPods 4 starting from $119 as well a discount on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. From there we move over to the 512GB 1...
2024-09-24 15:46
Apple pulls HomePod beta software after reported bricked devices
Yesterday Apple released a new beta version of the HomePod’s software. HomePod 18.1 beta 2 debuted with no reported new features. But today Apple has pulled the update after some users reported it had bricked their HomePod. more…
2024-09-24 15:22
iPhone Diary: Differences in iPhone 16 macro photos may be more software than hardware
Since the weather isn’t cooperative enough to do any outdoor shooting, I decided to start by putting the iPhone 16 Pro Max macro photography capabilities to the test, comparing to its predecessor. In principle, macro shots taken with this year’s ph...
2024-09-24 15:05
New ‘Disclaimer’ trailer reveals one of Apple’s most hyped TV+ series
Apple TV+ is preparing to debut one of its most ambitious series next month. ‘Disclaimer’ hails from an Oscar winning writer and director, stars Oscar winning lead actors, and is being presented by Apple as an ‘event’ series. Today, the first f...
2024-09-24 14:38
Apple Podcasts adds The New York Times to subscription program, boosting revenue with paywalled shows
Apple has a new high profile partner for its Podcasts subscription business in The New York Times. The Times is effectively paywalling its archive of popular podcast feeds like The Daily and Hard Fork. Podcasts app users can unlock the full archive and...
2024-09-24 14:32
Spotify launches AI playlist creation to meet your specific music needs
AI is being infused into so many different services and software features we use every day. Now, it’s impacting the music we listen to as well. Today Spotify announced that it’s rolling out AI playlist generation—formerly in a limited test—to s...
2024-09-24 13:55
Halide rejected from the App Store because it doesn’t explain why the camera takes photos
Halide may have been featured during the iPhone 16 keynote, but it seems that wasn’t enough to protect it from an over-zealous App Store reviewer. Lux co-founder Ben Sandofsky shared that the latest version of Halide was rejected from App Store … m...
2024-09-24 12:20
Jimmy Fallon and Tim Cook walk in Central Park, talking iPhone 16, AI, and mustard
With Apple CEO Tim Cook visiting New York for the iPhone 16 launch, comedian and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon took a walk with him in Central Park. Cook said that he tried to visit the Fifth Avenue store every iPhone launch “because it’s sort...
2024-09-24 11:48
macOS Sequoia screen recording permission nags can now be permanently vanquished
macOS Sequoia screen recording permission reminders can now be permanently vanquished, thanks to a new pay-what-you-like app. Apple’s new security feature was intended to make Macs safer, by reminding us that we’d granted a powerful and potentially...
2024-09-24 11:21
California law requires schools to limit or prohibit the use of phones by students [U]
More schools are banning students from using smartphones in classes, with calls for a federal ban rather than the current mix of state laws. Apple’s home state of California is expected to be the next state to introduce a ban. Update: California has ...
2024-09-24 10:39
Apple @ Work Podcast: Surviving System Extensions
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage &...
2024-09-24 10:00
Apple is making it easier for Mac users to enable Low Power Mode with macOS 15.1
Low Power Mode is a feature that has been on the iPhone for years and lets users save battery life with the press of a button. This option was expanded to the Mac with macOS Monterey, but Apple has always kept it hidden in the System Settings. But with...
2024-09-24 01:06
iOS 18: Three new features you probably don’t know about
iOS 18 was officially released to the public last week, but we’re still learning more about all of the new features and changes. Here are a few additional tidbits on improvements to FaceTime, changes to the Wallet app, and more. more…
2024-09-24 00:41
Apple is redesigning the Mac mini: Here’s everything we know
Apple will kick off the Mac’s transition to the M4 chips next month, and one of the headlining updates will be the Mac mini. With an all-new design, two different M4 variations, and more, here’s everything we know so far about the new Mac mini comi...
2024-09-24 00:23
Apple stops signing iOS 17.6.1, making it impossible to downgrade from iOS 18
Apple last week released iOS 18 to the public. The update comes with a bunch of new features, including customizable Home Screen and Control Center, a redesigned Photos app and improvements to the Messages app. However, those who have updated to iOS 18...
2024-09-23 23:10
Obscura adds iPhone 16 Camera Control support, Lock Screen access in iOS 18
Obscura is a powerful third-party camera app for iPhone, and it just got even more capable. With the launch of iOS 18 and the iPhone 16, Obscura can now be accessed directly from your iPhone’s Lock Screen, adjusted via the Camera Control, and more. m...
2024-09-23 21:23
Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button
The iPhone 16’s biggest selling point, according to Apple, is the forthcoming Apple Intelligence feature set. However, Camera Control has to be a close second. The new dedicated camera button packs a lot of functionality, but after a few days with my...
2024-09-23 21:01
iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change
Apple has released iOS 18.1 beta 5 to developers and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are improvements to Apple Intelligence, upgrades to Camera Control on the iPhone 16, and more. Head below for a full roundup of what’s ne...
2024-09-23 19:24
This is how much iPhone storage Apple Intelligence will require
Apple Intelligence is releasing soon as part of iOS 18.1. When it does, you may need to free up some additional storage on your iPhone. Here are the storage requirements for Apple Intelligence at launch, and why they’ll grow over time. more…
2024-09-23 19:11